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Casper: /* Ikea Car Park */

2009-11-20T12:32:47Z

Ikea Car Park

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	Close to B&Q (see above) but turn left upon entering Holywood Exchange (rather than right). The newly opened (December '07) Ikea has a multi-story open-roof car park that offers great views of runways 4 and 22. Unfortunately the multi-story car park is closed to cars on weekdays but you can park on the ground level and walk up the stairs to the top floor. Local enthusiasts have a reasonable understanding with Ikea management and spotters/photographers are generally tolerated. On weekends you should be able to park your car right beside the fence on level 3. If it is busy, you might not get a space overlooking the runway, but this would be fairly uncommon. This place is ideal for those who like to spot from the car with the SBS radar box alongside!		Close to B&Q (see above) but turn left upon entering Holywood Exchange (rather than right). The newly opened (December '07) Ikea has a multi-story open-roof car park that offers great views of runways 4 and 22. Unfortunately the multi-story car park is closed to cars on weekdays but you can park on the ground level and walk up the stairs to the top floor. Local enthusiasts have a reasonable understanding with Ikea management and spotters/photographers are generally tolerated. On weekends you should be able to park your car right beside the fence on level 3. If it is busy, you might not get a space overlooking the runway, but this would be fairly uncommon. This place is ideal for those who like to spot from the car with the SBS radar box alongside!

	Expect a few weird looks from the public if photographing, but you shouldn't get bothered by Ikea staff. Overall, the multi-story is only open during store opening hours - on a Sunday this means you won't get onto the carpark top level until around 1300hrs.		Expect a few weird looks from the public if photographing, but you shouldn't get bothered by Ikea staff. Overall, the multi-story is only open during store opening hours - on a Sunday this means you won't get onto the carpark top level until around 1300hrs.

			One area to try and ignore is the mound by the airfield fence just across the road from the car park. Ikea and the airport authorities are trying to promote plant growth in this area and frown upon anyone trampling the plants in this area - you may be asked to leave.

	See http://www.airliners.net/photo/EuroManx/EuroManx/1330520 for example photo.		See http://www.airliners.net/photo/EuroManx/EuroManx/1330520 for example photo.

Danmadole: /* Regular Traffic */

2009-10-03T13:02:59Z

Regular Traffic

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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

	FlyBe is by far the main airline at Belfast City, with a large number of Dash 8 Q400s based along with a few Embraer 195's and occasional flights by their SF340's. BMi fly the flagship route to London Heathrow with Airbus A321/320/319. Aer Arann operates an ATR42/72 service to Cork and Manx2 serves the Isle of Man with a variety of equipment, usually a Let410, Dornier 228 or Metro. There are also daily air mail operations to various UK mainland locations usually operated by a Cessna 310 or similar. General Aviation movements usually total 2 or 3 a day, generally biz jets, however there is a based Pilatus PC12 usually to be found on the ramp outside the old terminal.		FlyBe is by far the main airline at Belfast City, with a large number of Dash 8 Q400s based along with a few Embraer 195's and occasional flights by their SF340's. Ryanair also operate a growing number of routes to the UK mainland with their B738's, one of which is based. BMi fly the flagship route to London Heathrow with an Airbus A321/320/319. Aer Arann operates an ATR42/72 service to Cork and Manx2 serves the Isle of Man with a variety of equipment, usually a Let410, Dornier 228 or Metro. There are also daily air mail operations to various UK mainland locations usually operated by a Cessna 310 or similar. General Aviation movements usually total 2 or 3 a day, generally biz jets, however there is a based Pilatus PC12 usually to be found on the ramp outside the old terminal.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

Danmadole: /* Regular Traffic */

2009-10-03T13:01:25Z

Regular Traffic

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	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

	FlyBe is by far the main airline at Belfast City, with a large number of Dash 8 Q400s, and ~~BAe 146s based at the airport~~. BMi fly the flagship route to London Heathrow with Airbus A321/320/319. Aer Arann operates an ATR42/72 service to Cork~~, Euromanx a Dash 8 Q200/300 service to~~ the Isle of Man~~, and Manx2 also serves IOM~~ with a variety of equipment, usually a Let410 or Metro. There is also ~~a twice~~ daily air mail ~~operation~~ to ~~Prestwick with an Air Charter Scotland~~ Cessna 310 or similar. General Aviation movements usually total 1 or 2 a day, generally biz jets, however there is a based Pilatus PC12 ~~and G-MGYB Legacy of Haughey Air can~~ usually be found on the ramp outside the old terminal.		FlyBe is by far the main airline at Belfast City, with a large number of Dash 8 Q400s based along with a few Embraer 195's and occasional flights by their SF340's. BMi fly the flagship route to London Heathrow with Airbus A321/320/319. Aer Arann operates an ATR42/72 service to Cork and Manx2 serves the Isle of Man with a variety of equipment, usually a Let410, Dornier 228 or Metro. There are also daily air mail operations to various UK mainland locations usually operated by a Cessna 310 or similar. General Aviation movements usually total 2 or 3 a day, generally biz jets, however there is a based Pilatus PC12 usually to be found on the ramp outside the old terminal.

	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

Danmadole: /* Ikea Car Park */

2009-10-03T12:58:18Z

Ikea Car Park

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	===Ikea Car Park===		===Ikea Car Park===

	Close to B&Q (see above) but turn left upon entering Holywood Exchange (rather than right). The newly opened (December '07) Ikea has a multi-story open-roof car park that offers great views of runways 4 and 22. On ~~a weekday~~ you should be able to park your car right beside the fence on level 3. ~~But on a Saturday or Sunday, if~~ it is busy, you might not ~~be able to drive into~~ the ~~multi-storey~~, but ~~you can still walk up~~ to ~~it.~~ Expect a few weird looks from the public if photographing, but you shouldn't get bothered by ~~any~~ staff. ~~The~~ multi-story is only open during store opening hours - on a Sunday this means you won't get onto the carpark top level until 1300hrs. See http://www.airliners.net/photo/EuroManx/EuroManx/1330520 for example photo.		Close to B&Q (see above) but turn left upon entering Holywood Exchange (rather than right). The newly opened (December '07) Ikea has a multi-story open-roof car park that offers great views of runways 4 and 22. Unfortunately the multi-story car park is closed to cars on weekdays but you can park on the ground level and walk up the stairs to the top floor. Local enthusiasts have a reasonable understanding with Ikea management and spotters/photographers are generally tolerated. On weekends you should be able to park your car right beside the fence on level 3. If it is busy, you might not get a space overlooking the runway, but this would be fairly uncommon. This place is ideal for those who like to spot from the car with the SBS radar box alongside!

			Expect a few weird looks from the public if photographing, but you shouldn't get bothered by Ikea staff. Overall, the multi-story is only open during store opening hours - on a Sunday this means you won't get onto the carpark top level until around 1300hrs.

			See http://www.airliners.net/photo/EuroManx/EuroManx/1330520 for example photo.

	==Regular Traffic==		==Regular Traffic==

Danmadole: /* Terminal Cafe */

2009-10-03T12:52:12Z

Terminal Cafe

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	The cafe on the first floor of the terminal building overlooks the main apron, and photography is possible from here. The cafe is officially designated a Viewing Area on signage in the terminal, however it is always best to purchase something from the cafe if you are using the tables. Beware of sometimes over-enthuastic security personnel who panic when they see cameras/binoculars. Use of airband radios is not recommended.		The cafe on the first floor of the terminal building overlooks the main apron, and photography is possible from here. The cafe is officially designated a Viewing Area on signage in the terminal, however it is always best to purchase something from the cafe if you are using the tables. Beware of sometimes over-enthuastic security personnel who panic when they see cameras/binoculars. Use of airband radios is not recommended.

	As of 2009 this cafe is now airside, ie after security and for passengers only.		'''As of 2009 this cafe is now airside, ie after security and for passengers only.'''

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==

Kingsavo at 21:32, 26 September 2009

2009-09-26T21:32:58Z

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	The cafe on the first floor of the terminal building overlooks the main apron, and photography is possible from here. The cafe is officially designated a Viewing Area on signage in the terminal, however it is always best to purchase something from the cafe if you are using the tables. Beware of sometimes over-enthuastic security personnel who panic when they see cameras/binoculars. Use of airband radios is not recommended.		The cafe on the first floor of the terminal building overlooks the main apron, and photography is possible from here. The cafe is officially designated a Viewing Area on signage in the terminal, however it is always best to purchase something from the cafe if you are using the tables. Beware of sometimes over-enthuastic security personnel who panic when they see cameras/binoculars. Use of airband radios is not recommended.

			As of 2009 this cafe is now airside, ie after security and for passengers only.

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==

LFC Lad: /* Old Terminal Car Park and Railway Bridge */

2008-09-03T17:21:03Z

Old Terminal Car Park and Railway Bridge

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	Walk or drive away from the terminal, North East towards Holywood along the A2. Follow the signs to Holywood Exchange, and you will pass a Sainsbury's before coming to a B&Q store. There are grass areas in front of the B&Q and alongside the road where viewing and photography is possible of aircraft approaching runway 22. Alternatively go past the main B&Q entrance about 200 yards and take the signs to the "Warehouse entrance" of B&Q where this end of the store car-park is often empty. Clear views can be had from here of aircraft on approach and short finals, all from the comfort of your car!		Walk or drive away from the terminal, North East towards Holywood along the A2. Follow the signs to Holywood Exchange, and you will pass a Sainsbury's before coming to a B&Q store. There are grass areas in front of the B&Q and alongside the road where viewing and photography is possible of aircraft approaching runway 22. Alternatively go past the main B&Q entrance about 200 yards and take the signs to the "Warehouse entrance" of B&Q where this end of the store car-park is often empty. Clear views can be had from here of aircraft on approach and short finals, all from the comfort of your car!

	===Old Terminal Car Park and Railway Bridge===		===Old Terminal Car Park and Sydenham Railway Bridge===

	The old Terminal car park is no longer used, however still has a manned security hut overlooking the area. It is possible to photograph aircraft using the old Terminal for General Aviation purposes, however an extended stay to photograph the movements will result in you being moved to the footbridge linking the airport with the nearby Sydenham Railway Station. The footbridge enables good views and photography of aircraft departing runway 22, and arriving and departing runway 04. Parking in the old Terminal car park is not permitted for any length of time, however parking is available off the main dual carriageway under the footbridge.		The old Terminal car park is no longer used, however still has a manned security hut overlooking the area. It is possible to photograph aircraft using the old Terminal for General Aviation purposes, however an extended stay to photograph the movements will result in you being moved to the footbridge linking the airport with the nearby Sydenham Railway Station. The footbridge enables good views and photography of aircraft departing runway 22, and arriving and departing runway 04. Parking in the old Terminal car park is not permitted for any length of time, however parking is available off the main dual carriageway under the footbridge.

David at 20:07, 6 April 2008

2008-04-06T20:07:56Z

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LFC Lad at 10:30, 6 April 2008

2008-04-06T10:30:13Z

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	Located 2 miles from Belfast city centre providing essential business links to Northern Ireland's capital, Belfast City ~~airport~~ offers a wide range of regional airliners. The peak times of operation are between 0700 and 0830, and between 1600 and 1800.		Located 2 miles from Belfast city centre providing essential business links to Northern Ireland's capital, Belfast City Airport offers a wide range of regional airliners. The peak times of operation are between 0700 and 0830, and between 1600 and 1800.

	==Official Spotting Locations==		==Official Spotting Locations==
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	===Terminal Cafe===		===Terminal Cafe===

	The cafe on the first floor of the terminal building overlooks the main apron, and photography is possible from here. The cafe is officially designated a Viewing Area on signage in the terminal, however it is always best to purchase something from the cafe if you are using the tables. Beware sometimes over-enthuastic security personnel who panic when they see cameras/binoculars. Use of airband radios not recommended.		The cafe on the first floor of the terminal building overlooks the main apron, and photography is possible from here. The cafe is officially designated a Viewing Area on signage in the terminal, however it is always best to purchase something from the cafe if you are using the tables. Beware of sometimes over-enthuastic security personnel who panic when they see cameras/binoculars. Use of airband radios is not recommended.

	==Other Spotting Locations==		==Other Spotting Locations==
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	===Old Terminal Car Park and Railway Bridge===		===Old Terminal Car Park and Railway Bridge===

	The old Terminal ~~carpark~~ is no longer used, however still has a manned security hut overlooking the area. It is possible to photograph aircraft using the old Terminal for General Aviation purposes, however an extended stay to photograph the movements will result in you being moved to the footbridge linking the airport with the nearby Sydenham Railway Station. The footbridge enables good views and photography of aircraft departing runway 22, and arriving and departing runway 04. Parking in the old Terminal car park is not permitted for any length of time, however parking is available off the main dual carriageway under the footbridge.		The old Terminal car park is no longer used, however still has a manned security hut overlooking the area. It is possible to photograph aircraft using the old Terminal for General Aviation purposes, however an extended stay to photograph the movements will result in you being moved to the footbridge linking the airport with the nearby Sydenham Railway Station. The footbridge enables good views and photography of aircraft departing runway 22, and arriving and departing runway 04. Parking in the old Terminal car park is not permitted for any length of time, however parking is available off the main dual carriageway under the footbridge.

	===Ikea Car Park===		===Ikea Car Park===

	Close to B&Q (see above) but turn left upon entering Holywood Exchange (rather than right). The newly opened (December 07) Ikea has a multi-story open-roof car park that offers great views of runways 4 and 22. On a ~~week-day~~ you should be able to park your car right beside the fence on level 3. But on a Saturday or Sunday, if it is busy, you might not be able to drive into the multi-storey, but you can still walk up to it. Expect a few weird looks from the public if photographing, but you shouldn't get bothered by any staff. The multi-story is only open during store opening hours - on a Sunday this means you won't get onto the carpark top level until 1300hrs. See http://www.airliners.net/photo/EuroManx/EuroManx/1330520 for example photo.		Close to B&Q (see above) but turn left upon entering Holywood Exchange (rather than right). The newly opened (December '07) Ikea has a multi-story open-roof car park that offers great views of runways 4 and 22. On a weekday you should be able to park your car right beside the fence on level 3. But on a Saturday or Sunday, if it is busy, you might not be able to drive into the multi-storey, but you can still walk up to it. Expect a few weird looks from the public if photographing, but you shouldn't get bothered by any staff. The multi-story is only open during store opening hours - on a Sunday this means you won't get onto the carpark top level until 1300hrs. See http://www.airliners.net/photo/EuroManx/EuroManx/1330520 for example photo.

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	==Facilities and Transportation==		==Facilities and Transportation==

	The cafe mentioned above has airport priced food and drink, and there is a newsagents on the ground floor of the terminal building. There is a regular bus service from outside the terminal to the ~~Europe~~ Bus Station in the centre of the city which costs just a few pounds.		The cafe mentioned above has airport priced food and drink, and there is a newsagents on the ground floor of the terminal building. There is a regular bus service from outside the terminal to the Europa Bus Station in the centre of the city which costs just a few pounds.

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